US EditionGlobal Use of Coal Hit Record High in 2024
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The global community is too lame in terms of climate protection, a recent report shows. According to this report, coal use reached a record level worldwide in 2024 – despite all efforts to switch to clean energy.
Global Coal Consumption Hits Record 8.77 Billion Tons in 2024
In a year marked by escalating climate pledges and rapid renewable energy expansion, global coal consumption shattered previous records, reaching an unprecedented 8.77 billion metric tons in 2024. This surge, driven primarily by soaring demand in Asia, underscores the persistent challenges in transitioning away from fossil fuels despite international efforts to curb emissions. According to a recent report from the International Energy Agency (IE…
Global Use of Coal Hit Record High in 2024
Coal use hit a record high around the world last year despite efforts to switch to clean energy, imperilling the world's attempts to rein in global heating. From a report: The share of coal in electricity generation dropped as renewable energy surged ahead. But the general increase in power demand meant that more coal was used overall, according to the annual State of Climate Action report, published on Wednesday. The report painted a grim pictu…
The share of coal in global electricity production has declined since the beginning of the century, from a peak of almost 41% in 2007 to 34% last year. In the first half of the year, renewable energy generated more electricity than coal for the first time: 5,072 TWh compared to 4,895, according to a report by the think-tank Ember. However, coal consumption continues to rise and reached a record level last year due to the overall increase in elec…
The planet is in critical condition due to record coal consumption and slow transition to clean energy - reportA report by the World Institute for Climate Change indicates that the speed of united steps in the fight against the climate crisis is insufficient. Global coal consumption reached a record level last year, which indicates a number of shortcomings.
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